Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 4.1
The Lord Responds to Mādhavendra Purī’s Love
“I offer my respectful obeisances unto Mādhavendra Purī, who was given a pot of sweet rice stolen by Śrī Gopīnātha, celebrated thereafter as Kṣīra-corā. Being pleased by Mādhavendra Purī’s love, Śrī Gopāla, the Deity at Govardhana, appeared to the public vision.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Gopīnātha gave Mādhavendra Purī a stolen pot of sweet rice and became celebrated as Kṣīra-corā. Pleased by Mādhavendra Purī’s love, Śrī Gopāla appeared to public vision.
- Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura explains that Vajra, Kṛṣṇa’s great-grandson, originally installed Gopāla. Mādhavendra Purī rediscovered Him and established Him on Govardhana Hill.
- Gopāla is now situated at Nāthadvāra, under the management of descendants of Vallabhācārya. His worship is very luxurious, and visitors can purchase varieties of prasādam for a small price.
Try this today
Offer respectful obeisances to Mādhavendra Purī while remembering his love for the Lord.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the Lord’s response to Mādhavendra Purī’s love?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.